It's raining referrals!

FINALLY some referrals are starting to come in. I think someone on my yahoo group said that there have been 13 in November already and we are a little over halfway through! This is good news for those of us on the lower end of the referral list.....

We are just still waiting anxiously and patiently for God to send us our little miracle. He (or she) is going to be a perfect fit for our family. God knows the cry and prayer of my heart to get that child that was meant for our family long, long ago. God created a plan for our lives before we were even born. He knew that someday, we would be waiting on our little "special someone" to be born. He knew that I would long to see their big, brown eyes starring up at me. He knew that I would want to wrap my arms around them and see a big, toothy grin. He knew the excitement, and fear, that would well up within me.

Now don't worry family and friends......I know that it will not all be roses. But this time, I KNOW that it is right. I know that as we wait on the Lord, He will renew our strength. HIS plan is in motion and when the time is right, HE will complete the good work that HE has started!

A replenished hope.....

This week has been pretty quiet. It is a stark contrast to last week which was full of activity and "stuff". However, I have a new, renewed hope this week as some great things happened in that busy week.

First of all, I met a wonderful new friend. Well, I actually met her over the summer but had the chance to really get to know her this past weekend. They are adopting TWO munchkins from Russia and I have been so inspired and moved by their families committment to adoption. Thank you Lord for new friends.

Then, we had a successful adoption fundraiser dinner! We were able to raise $2100 and added to our $1000 grant, we are $3100 closer to getting our baby! Praise God for people's willingness to give.

Finally, our dear, dear friends, the Simmons', were blessed with their referral this week! They sent their dossier in one week before us!! It is so exciting that they are already considering this incredible little boy. He is 4 years old and such a DOLL! It helped to remind me that MY TURN IS COMING and I will be able to look into the eyes of my new son or daughter! I can't wait!

Well, that's about all for now....but someday........